Today we’d like to introduce you to Robin Cicmil.
Hi Robin, can you start by introducing yourself? We’d love to learn more about how you got to where you are today?
Ever since I can remember, I wanted to be in business for myself. After earning my Associate’s Degree in Business Management, I started a family and quickly realized how challenging it would be to balance a full-time job and the cost of childcare. That realization led me to open my own daycare, which I successfully ran from my home for 10 years.
When my sister began working in real estate, I felt inspired to make a change and pursue something new. I earned my Real Estate License in 2007 and set up interviews with several local brokers. I found the right fit — and nearly 18 years later, I’m still proud to be with the same company.
Real estate isn’t an easy industry. It takes dedication, flexibility, and a willingness to be a little inconvenienced, especially in the beginning. I started out with a simple list of names and sent out mailings, took every “floor call” I could, and asked endless questions of my broker and the top agents around me. I followed them to showings and listings, watching how they handled clients and challenges. I was eager to learn — and it paid off. My broker was a great mentor, holding weekly form reviews and helping us set clear goals. My first year, I had nine transactions (and that was during 2008–09). The next year, I doubled it to 17, and it just kept growing from there.
In the early years, I juggled part-time jobs, but eventually, my broker encouraged me to take the leap into full-time real estate. I learned quickly that success comes from talking to people — a lot of people. I built confidence making phone calls, following up with clients, and always putting their best interests before my own.
Buying or selling a home is one of the biggest decisions people make, often filled with emotion. I’ve learned to approach every transaction with empathy and understanding, helping clients through each step and making the process as smooth as possible.
As a woman in business, I also had to prove to myself — and others — that I could handle the pressures and earn respect in this field. Continuing education has been key. I earned my Graduate, REALTOR® Institute (GRI) designation, my Broker’s License, and became involved in leadership roles, serving on both local and state association boards. Attending state and national conventions opened my eyes to the bigger picture of this incredible industry and gave me the chance to connect with Realtors from across the country.
Eighteen years later, I’m grateful every day to make a living doing something I love. Real estate can be feast or famine depending on the economy, but I’ve learned to budget wisely, save for the slower months, and navigate the ups and downs of being self-employed.
At the end of the day, the rewards far outweigh the challenges. I have flexibility, independence, and the ability to help people make one of the most important decisions of their lives — finding a place to call home.
Would you say it’s been a smooth road, and if not what are some of the biggest challenges you’ve faced along the way?
Just learning to juggle the schedule, the ups and downs of the economy, and taking rejection.
Alright, so let’s switch gears a bit and talk business. What should we know about your work?
I help people of all walks of life and different stages of life buy their first home, or make that step up to their forever home. Help them buy that lake cabin or hunting land. I list and sell single family, multifamily, vacant land, lake shore, and some commercial properties.
I’m proud of the fact that people refer me after having me as their Realtor.
There are a lot of agents in this small community, so it is competitive. I work hard to sell myself and my brokerage, but if a client chooses another agent in town, I am happy for them. I have learned to work with my competing fellow Realtors.
If you had to, what characteristic of yours would you give the most credit to?
Never quitting and learning from the different transactions. No two transactions are ever a like.
Contact Info:
- Website: http://robincicmil.com
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rcicmilrealtor/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/robincicmil/
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/robin-cicmil/
